Building a stronger foundation for our local young people
Partner with Solid Ground to provide specialised mental healthcare for adolescent girls in the Northern Rivers.
Support a young person to access care when it matters most
There is a significant gap in the current system for young people who are struggling, but do not meet the criteria for acute hospital care. When weekly therapy is no longer enough to shift a cycle that is building day-to-day, a more intensive intervention is required. The Solid Ground Model: Delivered four times per year in the Northern Rivers, our six-day residential "circuit-breaker" is specifically designed for adolescent girls aged 13–17. The program provides a safe, structured space to build stability and confidence through a framework of nature immersion, creative expression, and practical life-skills development. By integrating nervous system regulation with creative emotional processing, we equip young people with the tools to build autonomy and a stable sense of self.
A glimpse of the systemic gap
She is 15. On the surface, she is "fine." She walks through the school gates, manages her classes, and responds when spoken to. But this public functioning requires an exhausting amount of energy. Underneath the mask, she is fraying. Her world has become smaller; she is withdrawing from the sports she used to love and the friends who used to make her laugh, replaced by a quiet, mounting anxiety. At home, the exhaustion is visible. Her parents see the heavy silence behind a closed bedroom door, the sudden spikes of irritability over small things, and the long, hollow shutdowns. They are walking on eggshells, caught in a cycle of trying to reach her while feeling like every word they say is the wrong one. She might spend an hour a week in therapy, and that connection is vital. But one hour of talking cannot hold back the tide of the other 167 hours of the week. She is currently caught in a systemic gap—she is not in an acute medical crisis, but she is no longer coping with the weight of her daily life.
A circuit-breaker for the whole family
We provide a circuit-breaker for the entire family unit. While the young person is in residence, the family begins their own journey of support.
The Residential Intensive:
A 6-day immersive program in a safe, structured environment focused on stabilisation and regulation.
The Concurrent Parent Program:
While the young person is away, parents engage in our online program and peer support network, ensuring they are prepared for her return.
The Post-Stay Integration Plan:
A dedicated follow-up framework to bridge the transition from the center back into home and school life.
Professional Delivery:
Led by experienced, trauma-informed practitioners using evidence-based, clinical modalities.
Invest in local early intervention
The investment to support one young person through the comprehensive six-day residential program, the parallel parent curriculum, and the post-stay integration plan is $4,700.
Full program sponsorship
Fund a complete placement for one young person ($4,700).
Part program sponsorship
Contribute toward a scholarship fund to reduce the financial barrier for families in need.
Community & Corporate Sponsorship
Bring your team, clients, or community together to raise funds. We provide meaningful assets and updates to share the journey and impact with your network.
The Return on Resilience
Our programs focus on nervous system regulation, life skills development, and parent capacity-building to bridge the gap in regional mental health care. Your sponsorship facilitates measurable change.
Earlier Access
Intervention before symptoms escalate toward acute crisis or hospitalisation.
Clinical Stabiliation
Building the resilience and emotional regulation skills needed for long-term health.
Systemic Change
Equipping parents during the stay so the home environment supports the young person’s progress.
Educational Engagement
Helping young people reconnect with school and community life.
Connect with us to facilitate a placement for a young person
Contact our team to discuss sponsorship options, request a formal prospectus, or learn more about the measurable impact of your support. Sponsor Recognition: As a partner in this early intervention initiative, your support is acknowledged through: • Digital: Logo recognition on the Solid Ground website. • Updates: Inclusion in our project impact and clinical milestone reports. • Community: Acknowledgement in relevant local communications and project updates.